Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
👉 Here are a few things to keep an eye on with Newport City Council this week;
The City’s annual budget process is slated to begin tonight at 5:30 pm when City Councilors will meet in a special workshop on the proposed FY2025 Budget. Currently, the roughly $115 million spending plan, which was underpinned by a recently completed property revaluation, would result in tax rates of $6.98 for year-round residential properties, $10.46 for commercial properties, and $8.22 for non-resident property owners, representing an overall tax levy increase of 3.95 percent. More Info & Budget Workshop Schedule
The Newport City Council will host a public workshop on “Easton’s Beach Matters” at 4:30 pm on Wednesday in the City Council Chamber at Newport City Hall.
At 6:30 pm on Wednesday, the City Council will host a Regular Council Meeting. Docket
Also, at 6:30 pm or immediately following the regular council meeting on Wednesday, the City Council will vote to meet in Executive Session to discuss the qualifications of the two candidates remaining after interviews and the selection of one for the City Manager Position.
🌊 The City of Newport’s Harbormaster Office invites the community to boost your confidence and prepare for paddling adventures with a Kayak & SUP Board Safety Class. More details
🏠 Fifteen homes changed hands in Newport County last week; WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn looks at what sold here.
🇮🇹 According to RITBA, Sakonnet River Bridge displayed the colors of the Italian flag last night in recognition of the 500th anniversary of Giovanni da Verrazzano's exploration of Narragansett Bay. RITBA's Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge is named after the Italian explorer.
What’s Up Today
Weather
Today: Sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 5 to 11 mph.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. South wind around 9 mph.
Marine Forecast
Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming S 5 to 10 kt in the morning. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: SSW wind around 8 kt. Increasing clouds. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 48°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 5:52 am | Sunset: 7:34 pm | 13 hours and 42 minutes of sun.
High tide at 8:14 am & 8:29 pm | Low tide at 1:48 am & 1:38 pm.
Moon: Waxing Gibbous. 13.9 days, 99% lighting.
Things To Do
Newport Daffodil Days throughout Newport County
Aquidneck Island Earth Week across Aquidneck Island
10 am to 11 am: Preschool Play at Newport Public Library
3 pm to 5 pm: Scrabble at Newport Public Library
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Anime Watch Club at Newport Public Library
6 pm to 7 pm: Ballroom Dance at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
6 pm to 8 pm: Artist-in-Residence Talk: Lori Larusso at Newport Art Museum
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm: Bike Newport Full Moon Ride at Equality Park
Live Music & Entertainment
Gas Lamp Grille: Karaoke at 10 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Exhibition On Screen: John Singer Sargent - Fashion & Swagger at 5:30 pm, One Life at 7:30 pm
The Helmway: Lois Vaughan from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: Trivia at 7 pm
Sandywoods Center for The Arts: Open Mic at 6 pm
Newport County Government
Jamestown: School Committee at 6 pm, Zoning Board of Review at 7 pm
Little Compton: Housing Trust at 4 pm, Budget Committee at 7 pm
Middletown: Personnel Board at 3 pm, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee at 5:30 pm, Zoning Board of Review at 6 pm
Newport: City Council at 5:30 pm
Portsmouth: Town Council at 7 pm
Tiverton: School Building Committee at 5 pm, Harbor Commission at 5 pm, School Committee Finance Sub Committee at 6:15 pm, School Committee at 7 pm
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